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DRAMAtical Murder Review

4 / 8 / 214 / 8 / 21

DRAMAtical Murder may very well be the most well-known BL (boys’ love) game in Japan – it’s even inspired an anime adaptation and stage play! The third game from developer Nitro+CHiRAL, DRAMAtical Murder was originally released in 2012 and received a fan disc as well as a PS Vita port that removed the graphic 18+ content. Now, the game is finally available to purchase in English thanks to JAST BLUE as part of their ongoing endeavor to localize Nitro+CHiRAL’s complete game catalog.

Since I’d never played the Japanese release beyond the first few hours of the PS Vita version, I couldn’t wait to see if DRAMAtical Murder lived up to all of the praise! 

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 61

4 / 6 / 21

Marcus had his first COVID vaccine jab! Anne had a mini-vacation! There’s much excitement on episode 61 of Pixel x Pixel, so grab your favorite beverage and have a listen. We light a candle (again) for the PS Vita and PSP, talk a whole lot about Monster Hunter Rise, and once again Marcus has watched a new movie not once, but twice!

13:45 – Media Minutes: Final Fantasy XIV, Monster Hunter Rise, Pretty Boy Detective Club, Slaxx, Yentl, Fleshpot on 42nd Street, Driving Emotion Type-S (the infamous video)
49:00 – Notable News: Nekoworks’ Catboys Paradise April Fool’s game is really happening, PS3/PSP/PS Vita PlayStation store closure, Fantasian and World of Demons out on Apple Arcade

http://chic-pixel.com/podcast/Pixel_x_Pixel_Episode_061.mp3

♫ “Willie Lomans,” “5 minutes pleasure,” and “6 pence and moon” from Alphabet Planet by Hiroki Kikuta

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 60

3 / 25 / 213 / 25 / 21

We’re back after a short break, and we’re so glad you’re here with us! We battle the COVID loneliness with some cooking together, and though Anne has been too sick to do much of anything, Marcus has been busy writing about game music and a limited edition otome game package. But don’t worry, Anne makes up for slothing around by beating a game (!) and watching and playing many other things. Marcus watches some stuff too, including a movie from 2021?! 100 points to anyone who can guess what it was without looking at the show notes!

20:00 – Cafe Enchante completed, Remnant: From the Ashes, Golden Kamuy season 2, Raya and the Last Dragon, Suk Suk, Butcher Baker Nightmare Maker, Willy’s Wonderland
44:00 – Notable News: Red Candle Games digital store, Sony buys Evo, Shin Megami Tensei HD remaster release date, House in Fata Morgana Switch Limited Run Games LE

http://chic-pixel.com/podcast/Pixel_x_Pixel_Episode_060.mp3

♫ “Willie Lomans,” “5 minutes pleasure,” and “6 pence and moon” from Alphabet Planet by Hiroki Kikuta

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 59

3 / 2 / 213 / 2 / 21

If you ever wanted to hear Anne talk about a lot of game announcements, this is the episode for you! Aside from watching a bunch of video game announcement streams, Anne has been streaming otome games on her own Twitch channel and guesting on the Aksys channel, while Marcus has been busy with his shiny new rhythm game peripheral, EZMAX. Most importantly, the pair have started a brand new anime together!

11:30 – Cafe Enchante Rindo’s route, Monster Hunter World Icebone, Demon Slayer, Dear Brother, Edge of Seventeen, Without Warning, The Bay
36:00 – Notable News: Nintendo Direct, PlayStation State of Play, Pokémon Legends Arceus, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl, Sweet Clown Switch port, Wicked King and Noble Hero

http://chic-pixel.com/podcast/Pixel_x_Pixel_Episode_059.mp3

♫ “Willie Lomans,” “5 minutes pleasure,” and “6 pence and moon” from Alphabet Planet by Hiroki Kikuta

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Handheld Console Enamel Pin – 2D Boys Machine Kickstarter

2 / 23 / 212 / 23 / 21

It’s been a while since I just wrote something, but I just had to share this adorable pin Kickstarter by the super cool chottomatte.nini aka Gabs from Instagram! The design is for anyone who wants to rep their love for the underappreciated PS Vita and all the otome games released for it!

The Kickstarter reached its goal in just 8 days, which means you’re guaranteed to receive a pin if you back it now! The pin is 2.5 inches with rose gold plating and lovely pastel colors, and you can pledge at £12 to receive a “flawed” B-grade pin. Unfortunately, there aren’t any of the flawless/A grade tier left, but more may be added if pledges increase.

Gabs also has an awesome Etsy store that she has been running for just half a year, but already has nearly 500 sales! And it’s not hard to see why – in addition to a sticker version of the 2D Boys Machine design, she also has a range of super cute sticker sheets, keychains, washi tape and more.

acrylic charms from chottomattenini’s shop

If you like otome games, journaling, or just cute things in general, Gabs is definitely someone to keep an eye on! Now, I think I need to get back to playing some otome games on my Vita!

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 58

2 / 16 / 212 / 15 / 21

What do you do when you like a movie? Watch it again, of course! In what might be a first for Pixel x Pixel, Marcus talks about a film he watched again… that he’s already talked about on the podcast! He also builds his own new PC from scratch, and Anne streams Taisho x Alice for #DatingSiMonth!

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38:00 – Notable News: Dramatical Murder demo on Steam, Evenicle II Steam release canceled, Monster Hunter Rise LE Switch console, Lady Dimitrescu’s height

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 57

2 / 2 / 212 / 2 / 21

In the latest episode of Pixel x Pixel, Marcus has an eBay story to tell, which you know is gonna be a good time! While not quite as exciting, Anne was back on the Aksys Games Twitch channel to chat about the upcoming Code: Realize Wintertide Miracles (you can see exclusive footage of the game in the stream!). Strap in for a beefy episode full of games played, movies watched, and a mix of weird and exciting gaming news!

16:30 – Media Minutes: Yentl, Village of the Damned, Passions, Beau Travail, Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter Rise, Earwig and the Witch
51:00 – Notable News: GameStop stock, Touken Ranbu English version, Taisho x Alice episode 3 English release, Nitro+Chiral music on streaming services

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The misunderstanding about what doujin(shi) is makes me sad. Doujin basically means indie (the “shi” is for books/zines/comics). Not all of it is porn or even based off of existing series.

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